USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11304.20

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
			and	Commander Kytides
			and	Female Voice / Commander Raeyld
			and	Captain Raile

Conor Power		as	[XO] Commander Conor Power
				First Officer

Jack Farfri		as	[CSO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Xerus Vorln Ivara
				Chief Science Officer 
			and	SO Ensign Baker

William Davis		as	[SOPS] Commander William Davis
			and	Intelligence Analyst Lieutenant Gulash

Trevor Howard		as	[CTO] Ensign Felicia N'Leth Thorson
				Chief Tactical Officer

Andrew James		as	[OPS] Cadet Lora Inaji
				Chief Operations Officer			
			
Absent:

Jim Koeller		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Knight
				Commanding Officer

Andrew Dalrymple	as	[CEO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Tavish Duncan McQuade
				Chief Tactical Officer

Karriaunna Scotti		as	[CMO] Commander Sierra Knight-Sky
				Chief Medical Officer 

Chris Esterhuyse		as	[CNS] Commander Varesh
				Counsellor

The USS Cataria has moved out of position at the north magnetic pole of the nearby gas giant, and opened audio-only hail with the Prometheus class Dionysus. A voice instructs the Cataria to further identify itself.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "Their Final Hour: Something Lethal in the Wind" Mission 6 - SD 11304.20~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: Dionysus: This is the USS Cataria, why are you out here?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::stands off to the side of the Bridge, unable to shake the feeling that he knows this other voice for some reason::
Host Kytides says:
@::Voice flattens out::  COM: USS Cataria: The USS Cataria is currently stationed elsewhere. I'll ask again. Identify yourself further, and explain why you are impersonating a Starfleet vessel.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::Looks to Conor::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::checks the manuals but there's nothing about facing off with a Prometheus class vessel::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: USS Dionysus: Like I said this is the USS Cataria, we're not impersonating a Federation vessel. We're on a mission out here. I'm not at liberty to discuss this situation any further.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: How long do you think we can keep this ruse going?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves closer towards Conor:: XO: Never mind that. Something's really, really not right here.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: Do tell. I'm pretty sure they'll get fed up and open fire soon enough.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::shakes his head, finding it hard to believe:: XO: I swear I know that person's voice.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
XO: If it's who I think it is, he was a junior officer aboard Claymore before I left.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: Friend or enemy? Any idea where you might be relative to him? Can you bluff your way out of this?
SO_Ens_Baker says:
XO: Ruse sir? What ruse, you've only told them the truth.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::steps out of the turbolift and moves to the science station with Baker quickly getting caught up::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::hears SOPS and the XO and asks herself what the odds could be that they recognize this voice::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SO_Ens_Baker: Keep that up and we may make it out of here in one piece.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
XO: I'm not sure I know enough about the timeline, or whatever the hell is up here, to do that...
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: I'm going to see if I can bluff my way out of this, then we'll bring you in, run like hell and then the truth.
Host Kytides says:
@COM: USS Cataria: Considering the situation, find a way to be at liberty.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods, figuring Conor will be court martialed for this before he is, so whatever kind of gung-ho psycho stuff he wants to run will be mostly on him::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: I'm picking up a subspace disturbance beyond the Dionysus, sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: USS Dionysus: Who do you think can mess with the sensor net enough to put up a false reading? We're on tasking for them. Really I can't give anymore away until I verify your security clearance.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: What kind of disturbance?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Sir, if this bluff fails we'll be in a bigger mess than now. Perhaps we should tell them part of our true story... it's so crazy they might actually believe us.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Subspace sir. On the upgraded sensors.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Anything more detailed like cause, effect etc?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: We'll call that plan B.
Host Kytides says:
@COM: USS Cataria: Considering the situation, it is just as likely you are Nuvians hiding out in preperation for an attack. I want more than vague information.

ACTION:
@ACTION: The Dionysus shields rise.

SO_Ens_Baker says:
XO: She's raising shields, sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Do we have any details on Nuvian activity in this version of the timeline?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
COM: USS Dionysus: Well, Mr. Kytides, I think I can dispel that...speculation, on your part.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Currently unclear on cause or effect sir. Readings are very faint.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::scans to see how many stars are in the sector::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::looks at SOPS::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::pauses, hoping more than most times that he's right about this hunch::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::exchanges looks with Conor, but waits for a response::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SO_Ens_Baker/CTO: Do nothing for the time being. Let's not give them an excuse.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: The database describes the Nuvians as a terrorist cell. They've taken credit for a number of acts against Starfleet.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
:: Stand at ease.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::shrugs:: SOPS: Let's see how it plays out then.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Sir, I am also having issues with the external comm array - there seems to be some subspace disturbance.
Host Kytides says:
@COM: USS Cataria:  ...Who is this?  And how do you know me?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: Visual?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
XO: ::quietly:: Hold on.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
COM: USS Dionysus: We've crossed paths before, if I'm not mistaken. What you need to know right now is that we don't want attention drawn to ourselves, and we are not here to cause you any trouble.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Sir, I am getting a strange noise over the comm system due to the disturbance... it doesn't sound natural. It has a rhythm.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Try isolate it from the comm signal. CSO: What is it, who/what is causing it and what effects is it having other that comm interference?
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Monitors tactical sensors::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::isolates the sound:: XO: Sir, it sounds like morse code...
Host Kytides says:
@COM: USS Cataria: You are doing so, however, and I do not recognize your voice, which makes it all the more likely this whole conversation is just a play for time. Identify yourself.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::sighs, not particularly enjoying the prospect of revealing even part of his hand, especially when he's got very little to play::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::runs another filter:: XO: Morse code, but not English Standard. ::starts looking for repeats in the message to start constructing a key::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
COM: USS Dionysus: The name is Davis. And we have met, at least in a manner of speaking.
Female says:
@COM: Cataria: ---can't be. He's dead.
Host Kytides says:
@COM: USS Cataria: ...Davis who?
Host Kytides says:
@COM: USS Cataria: What is your full name?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: Now is the time for the visual.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
Aloud: Got it! XO: Sir... ::wants to make sure it's a good time to report::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::figures Conor's taken 20 seconds without doing something rash or blowing something up, so he's going to do -something- either way; truth be told, he doesn't know what to do instead::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: What is it?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: The disturbance is a message. I've translated it from a kind of morse code from the Bajoran language. It says 'You're not alone" repeatedly.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods to Conor, figuring he's got nothing left really; if he reveals his name and it doesn't jive with what this Kytides is expecting, they could have a whole different set of problems::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Wonders what the fuss over the conversation between ships is about, continues to mind the tactical sensors for any suspicious behavior.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: Well you aren't alone, I think I recognise the female voice.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: Let's hope you are who they think you are.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: See if you can establish a visual link.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods, not figuring this will go well::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::takes the comm visual as ordered:: XO: The morse code transmission is coming from the subspace disturbance. Perhaps someone is trying to reach us from our normal timeline or universe. That is purely speculation, of course.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: It is possible...::pauses and types the rest in a message to the captain's chair, reading, "Disturbance is possible cloaked ship."::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::Looks at Conor:: XO: You want me to just say it, or are we going to scramble with something else here?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::taps a response "See what you can do to either prove or disprove"::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: I was hoping the visual link would kick in by this stage and it would be unnecessary.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::compiles a reply message in morse code asking who they are and transmits it to the disturbance::
ACTION:
The viewscreens on both ships flicker to life. The Cataria crew see two figures seated at the center of the bridge. Davis recognizes Georgios Kytides in this universe's darker, sleeker uniform in command red, three gold pips grading his collar. Beside him stands a woman in a black and grey suit, and black gloves, hands folded neatly behind her back. Those who have met Cmdr Raeyld would recognize the face. Four additional officers man bridge stations around the perimeter, three human-looking officers and a Vulcan.

Host D_PO_Raeyld says:
@::Looks meaningfully to Kytides and nods::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::it finally dawns on him: they really aren't in Kansas anymore, and that ain't Toto::
Host D_CO_Cmdr_Kytides says:
@::Grimace widens as the visual confirms things, hand gives one more rub at the bridge of his nose before lowering:: COM: USS Cataria: I don't know why you activated visuals, but you have confirmed you are a Nuvian ship. Surrender. Immediately.
Host D_PO_Raeyld says:
@::Just continues to stare at Davis in disbelief::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
COM: USS Dionysus: Well -Commander- Kytides, the look on your colleague's face there says otherwise.
Host D_PO_Raeyld says:
@COM: USS Cataria: That's because you're supposed to be dead. I'm pretty sure of it, since I approved the shot that killed you myself.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
COM: USS Dionysus: Looks like your people missed, doesn't it?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: The problem with the world today is nobody is willing to do their own dirty work.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::sends a report to the XO that the message has stopped transmitting::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::does his best to stifle a smirk at that remark, figuring he's already sufficiently matched with the two on the viewer::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::and reports that the message has changed to "the enemy of your enemy"::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::sends another message asking for instructions, and requesting they drop the riddles::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: I figure the truth in about 5 minutes.
Host D_PO_Raeyld says:
@::Shakes her head, though hesitates a moment with an uncertain glance at Power:: D_CO: You already have my answer, Commander. COM: USS Cataria: SOPS: I'll be careful to remediate that mistake. SOPS/XO: Both of them.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: Or now...
Host D_CO_Cmdr_Kytides says:
@::Raises eyebrows slightly, confused and rather amazed at Davis' bravado in this situation, too much so to display his usual anger at traitors, before tapping at his console to raise weapons:: COM: USS Cataria: I can assure you that I aim quite well. Your surrender?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::gets no response::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::shrugs:: COM: USS Dionysus: I can offer you a little advice.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
COM: USS Dionysus: Both of you. 
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
COM: USS Dionysus: If your aim is that great, make sure you get the job done this time, because if you don't kill me I won't even blink before doing the same to you.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
XO: Any bright ideas?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::ignoring the pissing contest on the screen she types, "Disturbance moving, consistent with cloaked vessel hypothesis."::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
XO: Short of getting our asses kicked, I'm out of them.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: USS Dionysus: I figure we're somewhat outgunned here so there is no point any more. We're not Nuvian rebels although you people must have pretty crappy security if they are capturing Starfleet ships on a regular basis. Use your sensors and check this ship. You can see we're not from around this neck of the woods.
Host D_PO_Raeyld says:
@::Looks at Kytides, then moves beside the human at science, and taps a control at his console::
Host D_PO_Raeyld says:
@::Looks at Kytides a moment::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::close to seething for some reason, ready to fight if they need to, but certainly aware that the outcome would not be good at all--for them::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::taps a message into this console for the CSO "Find us a quick path out of here to somewhere we can hide from their sensors"::
Host D_CO_Cmdr_Kytides says:
@::Gaze flattens out some as he manages to find some of that anger, glancing to:: COM: USS Cataria:  Things like that can be faked. As you just pointed out, Nuvians are...quite good at what th-  ::Glances to Relena, confused::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
COM: USS Dionysus: You two are clowns. There's no faking, or trickery. Just like we said all along.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: USS Dionysous: Quantum signatures? Can you introduce me to these people? I have some art I'm looking to offload, I'll sell it to you for a good price.
Host D_PO_Raeyld says:
@::Shrugs to Kytides::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: USS Dionysous: Although while we're talking, why did you feel the need to try execute Davis? I've never been able to come up with a good enough reason to deal with all the paperwork.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::paces a bit::
Host D_CO_Cmdr_Kytides says:
@::Gives another rub to his eyes, then signals to cut the audio in a more vicious gesture than usual::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: I think we upset them.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::Types again to the XO "Disturbance now 20,000km behind Dionysus."::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::starting to grow tired of the comm discussion::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::stops for a moment::  

ACTION:
@The Dionysus does nothing for the moment.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::paces back towards the XO:: XO: Perhaps our friends in Sickbay might be of use.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
SOPS: You want to talk to them? Last time I wanted to shoot Raile.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Dionysus is charging weapons.

ACTION:
@The Dionysus powers weapons to full and moves in on the Cataria.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Red alert! Shields up.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: I hope you have that course ready
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
XO: It's worth a shot. I'm sure you can handle this.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks dispassionately at the XO:: XO: You are not going to like it, sir.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::turns and runs for the turbolift::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Evasive pattern delta six
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: I don't care. Give it to me.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Turbolift: Sick bay...hurry.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::sends a morse code message saying that if they are going to help, now is the time::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Close orbit of the sun while emitting high energy radiation into the solar corona creating an artificial solar flare, and hide in one of the remaining two gas giants in the system.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Is our survival factored into this?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::exits the turbolift on the jog, heading directly for Sickbay::

ACTION:
@Dionysus activates multi-vectored-assault mode, breaking into three separate craft. 

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::enters Sickbay, not wasting any time to go to Raile, or where she was last he spoke with her::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::sees the Dionysus split:: FCO: Screw it, follow the CSO's flight plan.

ACTION:
@All three craft move in on Cataria, firing barrages of torpedoes.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: This is where you earn your pay check.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::coldly:: XO: The variable was taken into account, my estimation is approximately a thirty percent chance of survival.

ACTION:
Cataria diverts toward the F-class star.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
OPS: I am going to need every joule of energy that you have available.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Raile: I'm hoping you can provide a huge favor here.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::taps her console:: CSO: Consider it yours.

ACTION:
Cataria shudders as torpedoes find their mark, dropping shields to 45%.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::takes his seat for what is going to be a rough journey::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::jostled into the biobed, though he's able to hold himself up::

ACTION:
#A third vessel decloaks - within the shields of the right craft of the Prometheus. The small, unmarked Starfleet vessel fires phasers at point-blank range and precision, taking out the third craft's weapons and engines

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Those our morse code tapping friends?

ACTION:
Cataria dives into the sun, two remaining Prometheus craft each following.

Host Capt_Raile says:
::Looks up:: SOPS: What can I do?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
XO: Perhaps, Sir, but can't be a hundred percent certain at the moment. Whoever they are, I'm glad they are here.

ACTION:
It gets very, very hot, very quickly, on the Cataria's bridge.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Raile: Angry-Kytides and Angry-Raeyld are apparently trying to blow us straight to hell. We're outgunned here, and I need something....ANYTHING...that could get us through this.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Raile: And I'm hoping you can provide that something.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CTO: Feeding you targeting co-ordinance now. You have a point one percent margin of error.
Host Capt_Raile says:
::Blinks:: SOPS: I...think I can help. Just...get us closer to their ship.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
Helm: Give me a ninety degree lateral roll.
Host Capt_Raile says:
SOPS: And I need that artifact. It's in the CMO's office.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
*Bridge*: Davis to Bridge.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
*Engineering* Prepare a ten second warp plasma dump on my command.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*SOPS* Power here.
Engineering says:
*CSO*: Got it.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
*XO*: Raile might be able to help us with these...opponents. We would need to get closer to them, though.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*SOPS* How close, they are pretty far up our rear right now.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::looks at Raile::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::watches the power build up in capacitors and relays near the deflector array:: Helm: Maintain course.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*SOPS* We're going to try slingshot around the F class star to generate a solar flare so we can duck into hiding.
Host Capt_Raile says:
SOPS: Close. Get in after you've blinded them with the flare.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
*Sickbay* Prepare for radiation casualties.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
*XO*: She says as close as possible, perhaps after we've used the flare to obscure their sensors and such.

ACTION:
@Dionysus fires another full barrage of torpedoes, this time from only two craft. 

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: You may wish to issue a brace for turbulence command.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::watches the medical staff spring to life as Ivara's announcement comes down::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Can you adjust the path so we pass close to them on the way around?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves into the CMO's office, grabbing the so-called artifacts and holding it tight in his hand as he comes back out on to the floor of Sickbay::

ACTION:
Cataria shakes violently as the torpedoes hit, dropping shields to 17%.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*All hands*: Brace for impact.
Host Capt_Raile says:
SOPS: Restraints.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
Aloud: Shields at 17% and falling.  XO: If you would kindly ask your good friends to stop shooting at us I would appreciate it.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: I'll be sure to pass on the message at the next meet and greet.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::disables the restraints, but pauses before handing her the thing:: Raile: I'm trusting you here.

ACTION:
@Dionysus begins firing torpedoes as loaded, sixteen per spread from the two craft.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::hands the artifact to her::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::tries fire weapons to intercept the incoming torpedoes::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::feeds in new parameters.:: Aloud: Twenty seconds.
Host Capt_Raile says:
::Takes the object in her hand, still lying down, and smiles faintly:: SOPS: You're going to like this.  ::Closes her eyes and concentrates, as the object begins to warm in her palm::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
*Engineering* Begin dump in fifteen seconds.

ACTION:
Cataria's point-defense takes out 11 torpedoes. The remaining five hit the Cataria. Shields drop to 12%.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::gulps and hopes her math is right:: Helm: Feeding you new course now. Continue lateral roll through maneuver.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::watches intently, unsure of how big a mistake he just made::

ACTION:
@Dionysus fires another 16-shot barrage.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: I would suggest a full salvo from the aft torpedoes in about ten seconds.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks perfectly calm::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::loads up the weapons waiting for the CSO::

ACTION:
@Dionysus torpedoes strike the Cataria, dropping shields to 2%, and knocking the ship violently.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
Aloud: External hull temperature rising.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
Helm: Stay on target.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Now or never.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
*Engineering* Begin Dump.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Fire at will Commander.

ACTION:
The smell of burning flesh wafts up from the biobed in sickbay.

Engineering says:
CSO*: Acknowledged. Plasma dump initiating.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CTO: Full power phaser blast on target now
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::the acrid smell is definitely apparent to him, and he backs up a step without thinking::
CTO says:
::Fires phasers at the designated coordinates of the sun's surface::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CTO: Maintain beam as long as possible.
Host Capt_Raile says:
::Faintly:: SOPS: ...Found them.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::hovers her hand over the button to discharge the energy built up in the deflector array::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
Raile: Who?

ACTION:
The solar flare begins to build.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: If you would like to taunt your enemy, I think this will be your last chance to do so.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
Helm: Stay on target....
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: I'd rather they eat our flare instead.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::watches the build and nods coldly. Her digit impacting the button discharging a massive wave of energy towards the building solar flare::

ACTION:
The Cataria slingshots around the sun, her shields barely holding against the intensive radiation behind them. At the last second, the Dionysus craft suddenly veer out of position, each splitting an opposite direction away from each other and the Cataria. 

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::tries track the Dionysus new directions on sensors::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::shuts down active sensors in order to protect them from the flare's incoming radiation::
Host Capt_Raile says:
::Releases the artifact, letting it fall to the surface of the biobed::

ACTION:
@The Dionysus craft pull together, moving a safe distance from the sun, then begin broadcasting a staticky message.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::grabs a blanket from a nearby biobed, then grabs the artifact, restoring the restraints::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
Helm: Full turn now! Emergency impulse along pre-defined course.
OPS says:
XO: Dionysus is broadcasting a message.
Host D_CO_Cmdr_Kytides says:
@::Coughs in sharply and in hacks::  COM: USS Cataria:  We...su...  ::Gulps a breath::  Surrender.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::raises an eyebrow::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*SOPS* What did Raile do? They are broadcasting their surrender?
Host Capt_Raile says:
::Very tiredly:: SOPS: The Dionysus is now yours.   And...I'll have more answers...  ::Fades from consciousness::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::brings sensors back up for a moment and looks for the targets then cuts them back down to minimum tracking the broadcast:: Helm: Come to heading one eight mark seven.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::stares at the artifact::  *XO*: If I knew, I would certainly try to tell you...
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: What is the state of the Dionysus?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Their shields are down and weapons are powering down.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Any damage or reasons why they gave us?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Only sixteen life signs onboard they are not in good shape.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Bring us about within transporter range.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*Sickbay* Prepare for incoming casualties.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Anyone else nearby to crash the party?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Sensors are...a little foggy right now sir.  Ask again later.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::brings sensors back up to power::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: I see someone has swapped my CSO with an magic 8-ball.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::returns to the artifact to the CMO's office::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: We do have a Saber class vessel in range
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Can you hail them?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Comms are online, yes sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: Saber class: USS Cataria to our morse code tapping friends.

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